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The Kentucky Exposition Center is undergoing a $180 million expansion, adding a 350,000-square-foot multi-purpose facility.
The new building, slated to open in late 2026, will host various events, including livestock competitions and trade shows.
A second phase, costing $213 million, will add more exhibit space and upgrade existing facilities.
The project is the largest undertaking in Kentucky Venues history and aims to make the center the fifth-largest in the country.
The public is getting an updated look at the ongoing expansion and renovation of the Kentucky Exposition Center and clarity on when its first new building will open.
Attendees of this year’s 121st Kentucky State Fair have likely noticed construction equipment and fencing on the northern side of